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Jul 21, 2021
Cassius Clay to Fight Alonzo Johnson Tomorrow
July 21, 1961 - Cassius Clay, who figures he has to win every fight to reach his goal of heavyweight champion in two years, will meet his...
Jul 14, 2021
Liston Barred from Boxing after Arrest
July 14, 1961 - Charles (Sonny) Liston, the top-ranking contender for the heavyweight boxing crown, was suspended indefinitely today by...
Jul 11, 2021
Downes KO's Pender, Wins Middleweight Title
July 11, 1961 - Terry Downes (right) won the world middleweight title from Paul Pender (left) by a technical knockout in London tonight...
Jul 10, 2021
Henry Hank Outslugs Joey Giardello in Brutal Middleweight Bout
July 10, 1961 - Henry Hank (pictured center) out-punched Joey Giardello in a brutal ten-round middleweight bout at Convention Arena in...
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